Ian vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

English American

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Ian Rank #75

Colton Rank #98

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #98 for Colton.

Is Ian or Colton more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Ian and Colton mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Ian and Colton boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.